Bickleigh Down CofE Primary School just had its SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) inspection, and we were proud to receive an Outstanding grade.

Of particular mention was the regular and inclusive sacramental life largely supported by the Nursery Rhyme Mass. So, if you too want to bring the sacramental life effectively into a school environment, why not consider the NRM…

In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

The Lord be with youand also with you

Penitential Rite

Just like lost sheep we have gone astray Done bad things and run away So we come to say sorry Make things better as you see Loving Jesus make anew Our lives so we can be like you.

Absolution (If you’re happy…)

You’re forgiven and you know it, so clap your hands You’re forgiven and you know, so you really ought to show it, You’re forgiven and you know it, so clap your hands

Jesus loves you and you know it, so stamp your feet Jesus loves you and you know it, so you really ought to show it Jesus loves you and you know it, so stamp your feet

If you believe that God forgives you, say “We do” “We do” When you say that you are sorry, you no longer have to worry God takes away your sin, so say “Amen”. Amen!

Collect

Let us pray…

Heavenly Father,
May our faith grow
As we grow with you
May it flourish and produce the fruits
Of goodness and kindness in our lives
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
who is alive
and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen

Gospel Mark 4:26-34

Jesus said to the crowds, ‘This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man throws seed on the land. Night and day, while he sleeps, when he is awake, the seed is sprouting and growing; how, he does not know. Of its own accord the land produces first the shoot, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. And when the crop is ready, he loses no time: he starts to reap because the harvest has come.’

He also said, ‘What can we say the kingdom of God is like? What parable can we find for it? It is like a mustard seed which at the time of its sowing in the soil is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet once it is sown it grows into the biggest shrub of them all and puts out big branches so that the birds of the air can shelter in its shade.’

Using many parables like these, he spoke the word to them, so far as they were capable of understanding it. He would not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything to his disciples when they were alone.

This is the Gospel of the LordPraise to you, O Christ

Peace

Here we are
One in Christ
Gathered here
Ain’t this nice?
So let us share a sign of peace
A kiss or hug before the feast…

The peace of the Lord be always with youand also with you

Let us offer one another a sign of peace

Pray, my brothers and sisters, that this our sacrifice may be acceptable to God the almighty Father.May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands, for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his Church.

Prayer over the gifts

Heavenly Father, we thank you for these gifts,
Bread and Wine, fruit of the earth
We pray you will change them
as you change us
by the power of your Holy Spirit

Preface (Kum By Yah)

The Lord is here right nowHis spirit with us

Lift up your hearts to himWe lift them up

It’s the right thing to doYes Jesus, O yes, we come in prayer

Lord of all life,
you created the universe,
where all living things reflect your glory.
You give us this great and beautiful earth,
to discover and to cherish.

You give us sun and moon and star-lit sky,
everything that gives us light,
light for our eyes, our hearts, our minds.

You made us all,
each wonderfully different,
to join with the angels
and sing your praise:

Sanctus (Kum By Yah)

Holy, Holy Lord, O Holy God Our prayers are joined By the Saints Blessed is the one Who comes in peace Blessed is the Prince of Peace

Eucharistic Prayer 2 for Children

Father, on the night before he died,
Jesus shared a meal with his friends.
He took the bread, and thanked you.
He broke it, and gave it to them, saying:

Take and eat; this is my body, given for you.
Do this to remember me.

After the meal, Jesus took the cup of wine.
He thanked you, and gave it to them, saying:

Drink this, all of you.
This is my blood,
the new promise of God’s unfailing love.
Do this to remember me.

Memorial Acclamation (Kum By Yah)

Let us proclaim Of our faith

“Christ has died And has arisen Christ will come To us again O yes, he will return”

Father, as we offer this bread and wine,
and remember his death and resurrection,
send your +Holy Spirit,
that we who share these gifts
may be fed by Christ’s body and his blood.

Pour your Spirit on us
that we may love one another,
work for the healing of the earth,
and share the good news of Jesus,
as we wait for his coming in glory.

For honour and praise belong to you, Father,
with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit:
one God, for ever and ever.

Great Amen (Kum By Yah)

Lord’s Prayer (Pop Goes the Weasel)

Our Father, who art in heaven Hallowed be thy na-a-ame. Thy kingdom come Thy will be done On earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us today our daily bread Forgive us all our si-i-ns As we forgive all those us who sin or trespass against us

Let us not be drawn into Any kind of temptation Deliver us from the evil one Amen, Amen, Amen.

Agnus Dei (3 blind mice)

Lamb of God, Lamb of God You take away, the sin of the world Have mercy on us, Lamb of God Don’t let us stray away from the flock You take away the sin of the world So grant us peace

Come and eat, come and drink
You’re welcome here, come quite near
Share in his body and blood with us
It tastes like wine and bread but just
Know that inside it’s not like that
Share the food of God.

Communion Antiphon:

“Taste and see that the Lord is good” (Ps 34:8)

Prayer after Communion (Polly put the kettle on)

Thank you for the meal we eat Thank you for the meal we eat Thank you for the meal we eat Christ brings us life

Now let us go from this place Now let us go from this place Now let us go from this place To do his work

Blessing (Sing a Song of Sixpence)

The Lord be with youAnd also with you

Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing

May the Lord now +bless you
And keep you all safe
Send you out from here
In a state of grace
Take what we have learned
About Jesus our King
And do what he has taught us
To make the world a better thing.

Go, the Mass has ended But our service has begun We heard it straight from Jesus What it means to live as one With him now up in heaven Looking from above Blessing us in all our work Let’s go and share his love.

Nursery Rhyme Mass: Children’s Spirituality in Eucharistic Action

The Nursery Rhyme Mass is a Fresh Expression of the Church which seeks to be a fun way of sharing the mysteries of the Eucharist. It is used weekly in a Church of England Primary School, has been shared to great acclaim at the Greenbelt Festival and is now widely used in Churches and Schools across the UK.

The whole Eucharist set to nursery rhyme tunes, well-known and understood by children: it is intended to make All-Age worship sacramental and encourage the participation of the whole family in the sacrament of salvation in a profound yet fun way. The Nursery Rhyme Mass is an ongoing collaborative project available for use freely under the Creative Commons license without copyright restrictions. It can all be found at www.nurseryrhymemass.org.uk

We could spend ages talking about it, or we can just experience this low-tech, simple sacramental encounter, so this session will be primarily an act of worship, but with opportunities for reflection and exploration on how an accessible Eucharistic Spirituality might enhance your Collective Worship.